Building Plot, Lakeview, Powfoot, DG12
Key Features
- Generous Building Plot Located within Powfoot
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- Exciting Opportunity to Create a Bespoke New Home
- Pleasantly Positioned within the Desirable Lakeview Area
- Attractive Front Outlook Across Fields and Woodland
- Further Rear Views Over the Nearby Playing Fields
- Peaceful Coastal Setting with a Lovely Sense of Space
- Solway Shoreline Located within Short Walking Distance
- Planning Permission in Principle has been Granted
- Planning Reference 24/2433/PIP, Granted On 16th July 2025
Description
Offered to the market with planning permission in principle granted, this generous building plot in Powfoot presents a rare opportunity to create a bespoke home within a desirable coastal village setting. Pleasantly positioned within the Lakeview area, the plot enjoys an attractive outlook to the front across surrounding fields and woodland, with further views to the rear over the nearby playing fields, creating a real sense of openness and space. The picturesque Solway shoreline is only a short walk away, adding to the appeal of this peaceful location, while Powfoot itself is well placed for access to Annan, Dumfries and the wider road network. Planning permission in principle was granted on 16th July 2025, with further details available via the Dumfries & Galloway Council planning portal under reference 24/2433/PIP. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries regarding the planning consent, services, boundaries and any future detailed applications required. For further information, or to arrange a site visit, please contact Hunters Annan.
The charming coastal village of Powfoot enjoys a truly enviable setting on the Solway Firth, just 4 miles from the town of Annan in Dumfries & Galloway. Famed for its breathtaking estuary views, abundance of wildlife and tranquil pace of life, Powfoot is a haven for those who enjoy the outdoors, with miles of unspoiled coastal walks and cycle routes right on the doorstep. A highlight of the village is the highly regarded Powfoot Golf Club, often described as “one of golf’s best kept secrets,” offering a beautifully kept links course and a welcoming clubhouse. Despite its peaceful atmosphere, Powfoot is ideally located for convenience, with Annan close by providing a wide range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and excellent transport connections by road and rail. Families are well served by reputable primary schools in nearby villages, while secondary education is available in both Annan and Dumfries. For commuters, the A75, A74(M) and mainline rail station at Annan ensure straightforward access to Carlisle, Dumfries, Glasgow and beyond. Blending stunning coastal scenery with excellent connections and community spirit, Powfoot offers a rare balance of relaxation and practicality, making it one of Dumfries & Galloway’s most desirable places to call home.
Planning Permission In Principle - Dumfries & Galloway Council have granted planning permission in principle (dated 16th July 2025) for the erection of a detached dwellinghouse with off-road parking. Further information and conditions can be found on the Dumfries & Galloway Council website with the following reference: 24/2433/PIP.
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Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-22
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Cummertrees School729 metres
- Pupils
- 33
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Elmvale School2.7 miles
- Pupils
- 151
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Hecklegirth School3 miles
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Newington School3.4 miles
- Pupils
- 316
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Columba's RC School3.6 miles
- Pupils
- 56
- Type
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Annan Academy2.9 miles
- Pupils
- 971
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lockerbie Academy10 miles
- Pupils
- 767
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Joseph's College12 miles
- Pupils
- 961
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Dumfries High School12 miles
- Pupils
- 748
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dumfries Academy13 miles
- Pupils
- 608
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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